v5.0.0 RC2

5.0.0 Release Notes

Summary:

	Version
Protocol	5.3.0
RPC	7.0.0
Tested Targeting	Android 29

Features:

• [SDL 0242] Subtle Alert Style

• [SDL 0278] Screen Manager Template Management

• [SDL 0148] Template Improvements: Additional SubMenus

• [SDL 0268] Main Menu Updating and Pagination

• [SDL 0152] Driver Distraction Improvements: Command List Limitations

• [SDL 0311] Make RPC Setters Chainable

• [SDL 0308] Add a Reason Parameter to All Protocol NAKs

• [SDL 0253] New vehicle data StabilityControlsStatus

• [SDL 0266] New vehicle data GearStatus

• [SDL 0261] New vehicle data WindowStatus

• [SDL 0257] New vehicle data HandsOffSteering

• [SDL 0256] Refactor Fuel Information Related Vehicle Data

• [SDL 0273] WebEngine Projection mode

• [SDL 0202] Supported Character Sets

Enhancements:

• [SDL 0286] Java Suite Cleanup

• Android X support

• RPC Generator should use @deprecated annotation in JavaDocs when applicable

• RPC Generator needs to be updated to generate correct Android X imports

• onError should be removed from OnRPCResponseListener

• SystemCapabilityManager & HapticInterfaceManager should be moved to the managers package

• [SDL 0193] Update SDL-Android minimum SDK

• Refactor Text & Graphic Manager

• Refactor session and protocol interfaces

• Remove SdlProxy classes

• Remove FrameData Class

• Two StreamPacketizer classes

• SdlFile in javaSE should have a constructor that takes URI as file source

• The default value for overwrite property in SdlFile should be false to align with iOS

• Deprecated RPC APIs that don't exist in the spec should be removed

• [SDL 0200] - Removing URL Parameter Max Length

• Integration validator

• Gradle dependencies needs to be updates

Bug Fixes:

• LockScreen behavior is incorrect for Display Always and Dismissible

• NPE with SoftButtonCapabilities using Core

• NPE Enum doesn't exist

• NullPointerException While updating Image/Text after layout Change.

• javaSE and javaEE links in the readme file don't reference the latest version of the library

• ScreenManager doesn't work when app register on backup transport

• Difficult to import sdl_android as source library

• Some cloud apps fail to download icons

• ANRs (Application Not Responding) occur when switching from App1 to App2 on HU.

• Lists with initial values of null are not returned properly in RPCs

• ClassCastException when calling RPC getter method returning Float type

• TransportManager.exitLegacyMode () : NullPointerException

• RPC Generator is not generating the corresponding Javadoc for min & max attributes

• RPC Generator is generating enum values with wrong capitalization

• RPC generator strips text after @TODO

v4.12.0

4.12.0 Release Notes

Summary:

	Version
Protocol	5.2.0
RPC	6.0.0
Tested Targeting	Android 29

Features

• [SDL 0230] SPP resource management for Android

• [SDL 0279] Screen Manager Subscribe Buttons

• [SDL 0289] Support for Set Language Separately

• Add a way to set the resumption hash in the managers layer

• Change lock screen logo and ensure correct contrast

Enhancements

• [SDL 0306] Use Taskmaster To Handle Queuing Operations in Managers

• [SDL 0301] SDL Device Listener

• Sdl Android should use the new LifecycleManager

• Deprecate onError for OnRPCResponseListener

• Add ForegroundServiceType Parameter to HelloSdl Project

• Update javadocs for PermissionManager.addListener

• PermissionManager Should send callback when subscribing to listener

• Move textFields / imageFields == null checking from ScreenManager to SystemCapabilityManager

• Change Http to Https

• Move src/java/main/android folder

• Classes that need to be removed in next major release should be deprecated

• OnSdlChoiceChosen contains duplicate class definitions

• The name of setter and getter in OnButtonPress are ambiguous

Bug Fixes

• presentChoiceSet failed with "INVALID_ID, null"

• Android app will not receive the notification of HU when the language is switched on the HU side.

• If an empty array is set for voice commands on the SDLMenuCell the AddCommand is rejected

• Disconnecting a cloud app doesn't free the port

v4.11.1

4.11.1 Release Notes

Summary:

	Version
Protocol	5.2.0
RPC	6.0.0
Tested Targeting	Android 29

Hotfix

• Samsung devices not properly managing notification channels

v4.11.0

4.11.0 Release Notes

Summary:

	Version
Protocol	5.2.0
RPC	6.0.0
Tested Targeting	Android 29

Features

• [SDL 0234] Proxy Library RPC Generation

• [SDL 0124] SDLImageUploadManager

• [SDL 0191] Retry Failed File Uploads

• [SDL 0220] Support for Android custom RouterService

• Use GitHub Actions

Enhancements

• Align SystemCapabilityManager with iOS

• SystemCapabilityManager doesn't fully support capability subscriptions

• Align Video Streaming State with iOS

• SoftButtonObject override Equals method

• Lock Screen Icon is not cached

• Update License to 2020

Bug Fixes

• Inconsistently in ScreenManager behavior if displayCapabilities is null

• Remove left over code in hellosdl

• VideoStreaming does not start during HMI Level "LIMITED".

• Scale Workaround for legacy high-res displays

• Refactor router service's exitForeground logic

• No Overwrite property for SdlFiles

• Deprecate DeviceInfo.DEVICE_OS

• Missing enums

• BaseFileManager UploadFiles handles static icons differently then UploadFile

• USB transport drops remaining data after PSM FINISHED or ERROR state

• Delete notification channel when possible

• Null pointer exception in startStream if hapticSpatialDataSupported is missing

• Issue in VoiceCommandManager.setVoiceCommands()

• Video streaming doesn't start again after closing the app using voice commands

• Potential NPE in TextAndGraphicManager

v4.10.1

4.10.1 Release Notes

Hotfix

• Fix issue with video streaming stability
• Fix potential overflow issue in BestRouterComparator
• Fix NPL in TransportBrokerImpl.resetSession()
• Fix some potential NPEs in SystemCapabilityManager
• Fix potential NPEs in BaseMenuManager
• Add AppInfo to RegisterAppInterface RPC

v4.10.0

4.10.0 Release Notes

Features

• [SDL 0054] ChangeRegistration Manager was implemented for the Java Suite
• [SDL 0116] Open Menu RPC
• [SDL 0115] CloseApplication RPC
• [SDL 0119] SDL Passenger Mode
• [SDL 0173] Read Generic Network Signal Data
• [SDL 0177] Alert icon
• [SDL 0179] Pixel density and Scale
• [SDL 0184] Cancel Interaction RPC
• [SDL 0186] Template Titles
• [SDL 0199]-Adding-GPS-Shift-support
• [SDL 0207] - RPC message protection
• [SDL 0213]- Remote Control - Radio and Climate Parameter Update
• [SDL 0216] Widget support
• [SDL 0221] Remote Control - Allow Multiple Modules per Module Type
• [SDL 0223] Add Currently Playing Media Image to MediaServiceData
• [SDL 0224] Navigation Subscription Buttons
• [SDL 0225] Update Published App Services
• [SDL 0231] Add Tiles as an Option for Main Menus
• [SDL 0243] Manager Update for DisplayCapability
• [SDL 0246] Add App Services to HMICapabilities
• Add showInOptionalState to LockScreenConfig along with other missing methods
• Make TCP use new transport layers
• FileManager now has getBytesAvailable()
• Added isHighlighted & systemAction setters to SoftButtonState
• SoftButtonObject now let developers set their own ids
• Added prerecordedSpeech to SystemCapabilityManager

Bug Fixes

• Prevent NPE when using Static Icons in the MenuManager
• iSdlProtocol now gets notified when encrypted session is started
• Prevent NPE in TransportBrokerImpl.onHardwareDisconnected(SourceFile_309)
• Prevent NPE in SdlRouterService.java:3220 (handleIncommingClientMessage)
• Fix isStreaming() method in VSM
• Fix issues causing the video stream to not resume after stopping
  • Also see #1150
• Fix an issue that caused the video (NAV) service and stream to not be able to start again after the secondary transport was disconnected and reconnected
• Fix NPE in UsbAccessory.getManufacturer()
• Prevent a runtime exception when service isn't started in the foreground in time
• Dispose main underlying layers when SdlManager is disposed
• Align some RPC response params with RPC spec and make them not mandatory
• Fix an issue where static Icons were not working with the ChoiceManager
• Fix typo issue and register the SdlRouterService Bluetooth broadcast receiver to listen for state changes
• Register legacy Bluetooth broadcast receiver to listen for state changes
• Fix issue where video formats aren't supported, but used to start the video service
• Allow FileManager to start even with certain RPCs aren't allowed, eg ListFiles

Misc

• Fix misc code analyzer issues
• Old proxy classes are now deprecated
• Align lockscreen behavior between platforms

v4.9.1

4.9.1 Release Notes

Hotfix

• Fix ChoiceSetManager issue with HUs that require VR for choices

v4.9.0

4.9.0 Release Notes

Feature

• [SDL 0157] Mobile Choice Set Manager
• [SDL 0155] Mobile Menu Manager
• [SDL 0210]-Mobile Manager Dynamic Menu Cell Updating
• [SDL 0232] Added Pushing Buffer Support to AudioStreamManager
• Library will dynamically check if head unit requires VR synonyms for Choice items
• VideoStreamingManager now fully supports multi-touch events

Bug Fixes

• Symlinks broken on Windows - Windows user must run a gradle task (buildWindowSymLinks) in order to create the Windows version of symlinks.
• Audio over AOA Issues - Media apps will now wait until an audio output device is ready before connecting over a transport. This can be overwritten by the developer.
• Fixed LeftRearInflatableBelted using the wrong key value in BeltStatus Class
• New Router Service and old USB Transport compatibility issues - Fixed an issue that caused apps not close when a legacy AOA app was chosen by the user.
• Fixed an issue with sendSequentialRPCs where it didn't call onResponse and stoped on first onError

Misc

• Updated library to use the newest BSON library
• Update gradle plugin

v4.8.1

4.8.1 Release Notes

Hotfix

• NPE at SdlProtocol.java line 1132 #946
• SdlManager doesn't transition to shutdown state when dispose() is called #1052
• onLegacyModeEnabled no longer implemented #1051
• I can't get the value by getPressureTellTale() #1057
• Fixed JavaEE Hello SDL app with correct constructor usage

v4.8.0

4.8.0 Release Notes

Feature

• Renamed repo to sdl_java_suite
• Complete restructure of project to include all Java based projects (Android, JavaSE, and JavaEE). This included creating base source sets for all projects.
• [SDL 0203] Added JavaSE and JavaEE libraries to support embedded, remote, and cloud applications.
• [SDL 0158] Added new SetCloudAppProperties, GetCloudAppProperties, new vehicle data item -cloudAppVehicleID, and retrieval of auth token sent during StartServiceACK for RPC service.
• [SDL 0167] Add the new App Services feature. This includes app service types Media, Weather, and Navigation
• Add support for TemplateImages in ScreenManager
• Added ability to access the RegisterAppInterface Response message from SdlManager
• [SDL 0208]- Allow developers to block old SDL Head Units from Mobile
• [SDL 0197]- Update SetMediaClockTimer Initializers
• [SDL 0196] Add Support for StaticIcons to SDLArtwork

Bug fix

• Duplicate send for ButtonPress on v5+
• Fixed issue where SdlManagerListener.onDestroy() was not being called after transport disconnect when bound to older router services.
• Vastly improve AOA USB connection stability especially during disconnect/reconnect.
• Fix legacy BT disconnect issue that left library listening for BT connection
• Fixed the ScreenManager not being able to clear images
• Fixed issue with ScreenManager where it would not call completion listener if TextAndGraphicManager was not dirty
• Make SystemCapabilityManager query only for queryable capabilities
• Fix potential NPEs in SdlRouterService: 1, 2, 3, 4
• Fixed VirtualDisplayEncoder from sending unexpected buffer at startup
• Fixed issue where SdlRouterService wasn't sending EndSession frame with valid hash ID for protocol version >= 5
• Fixed an issue with the ScreenManager submanagers starting at incorrect time
• Fixed issue with PLAY_PAUSE button not being received from older SDL Core versions
• Fixed issue in ScreenManager where it would miss queued updates

Misc

• Remove unnecessary imports
• Updated incorrect JavaDocs for UpdateTurnList
• Show warning if default SdlRouterService class is used in SdlReceiver.